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Hey all, I really need some advice on my first deal. I'm under contract on an 8-unit condo town-home building (all 3/2s) that would be my first deal. It's a 2007 build in the Tampa, FL area that I found off-market and...
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Currently for sale:
http://www.onehousebaltimore.org/properties-available-for-immediate-sale/
Auction, December 10, 2013:
http://ajbbillig.reachlocal.net/index.php?option=com_hotproperty&task=...
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So I've been out driving for dollars many of times, I'm still very new to real estate. When I go out looking for a property and find one, I'm tight on money right now so direct mailing will get expensive, because they...
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So I wonder what most of the other investors with multifamily rentals in the CLE market strive for number wise? I am not sure if I am expecting to little or too much? I am using the 50% for expense rule, after that...
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BP family,I'm having just a small hangup on classifying apartment buildings. I've been taught and learning that:Class A apt buildings are 10 years older from today's current yearClass B apt buildings are 20 years old...
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Hello BP Community, Thank you for reading my post. It may appear a little discombobulated, but I will try and stay on point. I'm thinking about switching careers from construction to either real estate or healthc...
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Greetings to the Bigger Pockets readers..Just an update from our latest, Dec 6 MeetupLooking at the headline, you might be thinking, "Meh!"But @John Van Uytven , @Benjamin Hauser , and I are really proud of how our ...
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Hello Guys, Today was a wonderful day on my Journey to become a "Real" estate investor. I met with my estate attorney and he has given me and my partner the royal treatment. We have all the contracts we need, we have ...
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When considering your budget, is there any general rule of thumb for the percentage of money you spend to buy a property vs the percentage for renovations vs the excess left for cushion/emergencies? I will have a set...
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Hi all! Been lurking for a while as I catch up on the podcasts, etc.About to close (next week or two) on my first 'turnkey' SFR through HomeUnion (great experience so far, ask me if you need details, I've read all the...